Research suggests that nature experiences can extend our sense of time and shift our temporal perspective, offering a counterbalance to urban life's fast pace. Spending time in nature not only makes us feel like time stretches longer but also promotes...
Regular physical activity might significantly reduce the risk of suicide attempts among individuals with mental or other medical disorders. However, its impact on suicidal ideation and deaths remains less clear, highlighting the need for further research in this vital area...
In a groundbreaking 12-week study, daily fiber supplements improved brain function in twins over 65, hinting at a link between gut microbes and cognitive health. Prebiotic fibers like inulin and FOS altered gut microbiome, boosting beneficial bacteria.
A study reveals a direct correlation between social media and photo-editing app use, notably Snapchat and Instagram, and a rising desire for cosmetic procedures. Engagement with online beauty standards, amplified during COVID-19, is leading more people to consider aesthetic enhancements.
A preliminary study has found that combining breathing exercises with creatine significantly improves long-COVID symptoms, boosting brain and muscle creatine levels, reducing fatigue, and enhancing physical endurance, offering new hope for effective rehabilitation strategies.
Recent research in Biological Psychiatry reveals a genetic link between early language development and ADHD risk, with a notable shift from infancy to toddlerhood. This study of 17,298 children highlights the crucial role of genetics in vocabulary growth and its...
A study by Baycrest and the University of Toronto found speech speed, not word-finding difficulty, is a key indicator of cognitive health in aging. Slower speech may signal brain changes, challenging assumptions that struggling to find words is a major...
A study found 76.1% of non-hospitalized, mild Covid-19 patients experienced insomnia, with anxiety and depression heightening the risk. Despite infection severity not affecting insomnia chances, those with mental health symptoms were more prone to sleep disturbances.
Research has revealed that mice receiving gut microbiota from individuals with social anxiety disorder showed increased sensitivity to social fear, despite normal behavior in non-social tests. This highlights the potential role of gut bacteria in influencing emotions and social behaviors.
In a pioneering study, scientists discovered that KNT-127, a delta opioid receptor agonist, significantly reduces anxiety in mice by targeting a specific brain pathway. This breakthrough opens new avenues for developing treatments for anxiety-related disorders, with potential for fewer side...
A study found that ketone supplements reduced breath and blood alcohol concentrations and decreased the subjective appeal of alcohol in humans. In rats, ketones also lowered blood alcohol levels, suggesting a potential therapeutic role for ketone supplements in managing alcohol...
A Yale study finds women experience heightened anxiety and lower self-esteem when their physical femininity is challenged, debunking the myth that only men react negatively to gender stereotypicality threats.
A study reveals that an hour of smartphone gaming significantly reduces blink rate in children, from 21 to 9 blinks per minute, exacerbating dry eye symptoms. While tear function remains unchanged, the long-term effects on eye health remain uncertain.
Northwestern University researchers have uncovered how ketamine delivers rapid and prolonged depression relief by activating new neurons for immediate effects and increasing their production for lasting benefits. This breakthrough could lead to safer, ketamine-inspired antidepressants.
MIT researchers have found that 40Hz sensory gamma rhythm stimulation can significantly slow Alzheimer's progression by enhancing the brain's glymphatic system to clear amyloid proteins. This breakthrough offers new hope for treating Alzheimer's through non-invasive light and sound therapy.